Quote: “”The opportunity to be part of the inaugural ALP cohort allowed me to envision possibilities for my career I would not have otherwise entertained. I witnessed ESM leadership venturing forward to stay on the cutting edge of education, taking risks to create programs to serve the needs of students as we embarked on post-graduate careers in a rapidly changing world. Wrestling with how to prepare us for an unpredictable landscape for the performing arts, we were encouraged to connect people and ideas, to consider the role of artist in society, to breakdown perceived barriers, and to take the initiative to create opportunities. I am constantly reminded of these lessons and grateful for the insight and initiative of ESM leaders.””